HEALTH HAZARD DATA

 Routes of Exposure: Production and applying process might bring about dust of potentially hazardous ingredients, which can be  inhaled, swallowed or come in contact with the skin or eyes.

 Effects of Overexposure:
 Inhalation - Dust from grinding can cause irritation of the nose and throat. It has also has the potential for causing transient or  permanent respiratory disease, including occupational asthma and interstitial fibrosis, in a small percentage of exposed  individuals. It is reported that cobalt dust is the most probable cause of such respiratory diseases. Symptoms include  productive cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest-tightness and weight loss. Interstitial fibrosis (lung scarring) can lead  to permanent disability or death. Certain pulmonary conditions may be aggravated by exposure.
 Skin Contact –Can cause irritation or an allergic skin rash due to cobalt sensitization in case tungsten be used in production  process. Certain skin conditions, such as dry skin, may be aggravated by exposure.
 Eye Contact - Can cause irritation.
 Ingestion - Reports outside the industry suggest that ingestion of significant amounts of cobalt has the potential for causing  blood, heart and other organ problems.

 Emergency and First Aid Procedures: Applicable for dusts or mists.
 Inhalation - If symptoms of pulmonary involvement develop (coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, etc.), remove from  exposure and seek medical attention.
 Skin Contact - If irritation or rash occurs, thoroughly wash affected area with soap and water and isolate from exposure. If  irritation or rash persists, seek medical attention.
 Eye Contact - If irritation occurs, flush with copious amounts of water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
 Eye Contact - If irritation occurs, flush with copious amounts of water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.

 Carcinogenic Assessment (NTP Annual Report, IARC Monographs, other):
 None of the components of this material have been identified as known suspected carcinogens by NTP, IARC or OSHA

 Chemical Name:
 Tungsten and tungsten material, tungsten-nickel-copper or tungsten-nickel-iron heavy alloy.